Computer Applications in Medical Physics

Medical Physics Applications

PHYM6304 Physics of Radiation Therapy (2)

3 hours One requisite

1 Introduction to Matlab: / -Variables and assignment statements / -Numerical expressions / -Characters and strings / -Relational expressions / -Random numbers / -Built-in functions

2 Vectors and Matrices / -Creating vectors / -Creating matrix / -Dimensions

3 Matlab Programming: / -Algorithms / -Matlab scripts / -Input and Output / -Writing and reading / -User-defined functions

4 Selection statements: / -The if statement / -The if-else statement / -The nested if-else statement / -The elseif clause / -The switch statement

5 Medical Physics related data types / Basic operations / 1D, 2D and 3D data

6 Reconstructing basic DICOM data

7 Analyzing CT phantom images

8 Comparing dose distributions

9 Monte Carlo simulation (EGSnrc, FLUKA)

10 Lab Topics / The student will conduct experiments related to the theoretical topics discussed above

1.1 Mapped to: K1

Define the basic knowledge of computer related to the medical signal and/or image processing.

Teaching Strategy Brainstorming. Cooperative learning. Dialogue and discussion. Constructivist. Self-learning.

1.2 Mapped to: K3

Outline the basic information & communication technologies (ICT) related to medicine.

Teaching Strategy Brainstorming. Cooperative learning. Dialogue and discussion. Constructivist. Self-learning.

2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Writing scripts and functions.

Teaching Strategy -Problem-solving strategy

Assessment Methods -Written test -Individual and group activities

2.2 Mapped to: S2, S3

Importing, visualizing, and analyzing data.

Teaching Strategy -Cooperative learning strategy

Assessment Methods -Written test -Individual and group activities

3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrating the ability to self-learn and adapt MATLAB skills to new challenges in medical physics.

Teaching Strategy Cooperative learning

Assessment Methods -Short quiz in class -Discussion in class

3.2 Mapped to: V2

Recognizing the ethical implications of computational analyses in medical physics, particularly in areas such as patient safety, data privacy, and treatment accuracy.

Teaching Strategy Cooperative learning

Assessment Methods -Short quiz in class -Discussion in class

3.3 Mapped to: V1

Ensuring the reliability and validity of MATLAB-based solutions for medical purposes

Teaching Strategy Cooperative learning

Assessment Methods -Short quiz in class -Discussion in class

Assessment	Weight





Homework, Quizzes, and scientific activities	10%
Midterm Exam	20%
Lab. Final Exam	20%
Final Exam	50%
Total	100%

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